telecommunications technician
Mcdonald General Services Corp.

Thunder Bay (ON)
•16 hours ago
•No application
About
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: Outdoors. At heights. Work setting: Installation. Urban area. On-site customer service. Rural area. Various locations. Repair. Service. Residential. Tasks: Inspect and test cable signals and associated equipment. Repair cable signals. Diagnose and locate equipment faults, and adjust, replace or repair telecommunications equipment. Install, arrange, remove and maintain telephone equipment, wiring and associated hardware. Repair or replace defective telephone equipment. Climb and work aloft on poles, ladders or other support structures. Connect, disconnect and relocate cable outlets. Install cable modems and software to enable Internet access. Maintain and repair aerial and underground transmission systems. Repair or replace faulty cables, power suppliers and amplifiers. Computer and technology knowledge: Telephone system. Telecommunication system. Equipment and machinery experience: Aerial and underground cable lines. Cable outlets. Area of specialization: Telephone installation and repair. Telecommunications equipment. Security and safety: Basic security clearance. Criminal record check. Driver's validity licence check. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Vehicle supplied by employer. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Tight deadlines. Attention to detail. Ability to distinguish between colours. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Manual dexterity. Weight handling: Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs). Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Personal suitability: Leadership. Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Accurate. Dependability. Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?. Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Are you willing to relocate for this position?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Employment terms options: Evening. Shift. Morning. Experience: Will train. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Overtime available. Workplace information: On the road job. Financial benefits: Gasoline paid. Piece work. Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP). Other benefits: Transportation provided by employer.



